Rob Brydon and Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson have all been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Robinson becomes a knight for his public and political work; while Atkinson gets a CBE for his services to drama and charity. And Brydon gets an MBE for services to comedy, broadcasting and charity. …
Fans of the IT Crowd are being given the chance to appear in the final episode – albeit briefly. …
Britain’s Got Talent comic Jack Carroll is urging fans to beware of bogus Facebook pages set up in his nameThe teenager has managed to shut down one fake page after it ran scam competitions to con people out of their bank details. …
A new Egyptian sitcom will feature only male actors – in a move apparently designed to make their comedy ‘cleaner’ than other shows. …
The comedy week ahead. …
London’s Brick Lane Comedy Festival has been cancelled in the face of protests from local residents. …



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